Featured Categories

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Wayne County residents voiced their thoughts on roads that have them the most concerned during the State of Our Roads community town hall June 10 at Salina Intermediate School, 2623 Salina. County Commissioner Sam Baydoun (D-Dearborn) hosted the town hall with Wayne County Director of Engineering Michael Van Antwerp, Wayne County DPS Road Maintenance Division Director William Bantom, Wayne County Executive Office Representative Andrew Kandrevas, MDOT Taylor … [Read more...] about City, county authorities address road concerns during town hall

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — From Pennsylvania to Dearborn and now to retirement, Littlefield Presbyterian Church Pastor the Rev. Fran Hayes plans to enjoy family time and hopes to preach in other churches part-time when needed. Hayes celebrated 22 years of serve at Littlefield with a retirement party May 19, which will become official during a vote from the congregation during a meeting on June 25 making her honorably retired. “Over the years, I’ve enjoyed helping Littlefield affirm itself as … [Read more...] about Rev. Fran Hayes retires after 22 years leading Littlefield Presbyterian Church

By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Two people are dead and two injured, one of whom was hospitalized with critical injuries, following a deadly crash the morning of May 28 at Telegraph and Northline. City spokesman Karl Ziomek said a tractor trailer was westbound on Northline, crossing Telegraph on the green light, when it was broadsided by a Dodge Charger, which witnesses told police officers was traveling south on Telegraph at a high rate of speed, with frequent lane changes. Ziomek said items found in the … [Read more...] about Deadly crash at Telegraph and Northline claims 2 lives, injures 2 others

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Reducing school food waste and providing students with take-home meals are two things Annapolis High School students are tackling within one program. The One More Meal program and non-profit along with the students’ hard work makes leftover food from lunch at AHS available as after-school and take-home meals for all. According to the organization’s mission, “Any food that has not been served will be repackaged, and sent home with the students. Through this organization, … [Read more...] about Annapolis students repackage leftover lunches, provide them to classmates

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Dearborn High School seniors Mei Ling Marzonie, Tristan Nunez and Jake West took in their last film festival at DHS as films premiered at the Michael Guido Theater on May 23 and 24. This year’s films were “Tribute to Russ Gibb,” “Epiphany,” “Together,” “High Road,” “Girlfriends,” “Friendship,” “Who Done It?,” “Eloise,” “Electric Oddity” and “The Serial Trip.” “Epiphany,” “Eloise,” “Friendship” and “Who Done It” were nominated for an Emmy from the Michigan Chapter of … [Read more...] about DHS premieres Emmy-nominated films at festival

  95th annual parade highlights those who have lost loved ones during military service   DEARBORN – At 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27, one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the United States and the oldest continuous parade in Michigan at year 95 begins. This year’s parade theme is “Gold Star Families,” recognizing the families who lost a loved one who was actively serving in the military. Speaking at the event as grand marshal will be Gold Star father Dan Robinson, who tragically lost his son Heath, a … [Read more...] about Dearborn Memorial Day Parade honors patriotic sacrifice, Gold Star families

  Settlement terms revealed By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – City Treasurer Edward Bourassa is expected to tender his resignation letter at the May 21 City Council meeting in a document which, at his request, will reveal the settlement terms. Bourassa’s attorney, Edward Zelenak, confirmed May 20 that Bourassa’s letter will be formally submitted to the City Council and Mayor Rick Sollars at the meeting. Bourassa, who served in the elected office for the past 5 ½ years, and who said he is the … [Read more...] about Taylor City Treasurer Edward Bourassa to resign position

  Advanced Disposal trucks supplemented with Green for Life crews By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – City officials and residents expressed dissatisfaction May 14 with Advanced Disposal’s delayed post-flood debris removal, prompting the City Council to approve contracting of 50 Green for Life crews May 18. City Administrator Mark Kibby said it had contracted with Green for Life to provide 50 additional crews to pick up post-flood neighborhood debris on May 18 in addition to the trash pickups being … [Read more...] about Allen Park officials, residents upset by delayed post-flood debris removal

  By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – The former McLouth site is one of seven sites nationwide that was added to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund National Priorities List, EPA officials said May 13 at City Hall. In a press conference attended by Trenton Mayor Kyle Stack, EPA Regional Administrator Cathy Stepp, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), Assistant Wayne County Executive Khalil Rahal and Matthew Moroun of MSC Land Co. LLC, a division of Crown Enterprises, as well as other community … [Read more...] about Former McLouth site one of seven added to EPA’s Superfund National Priorities list

  By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — An aroma of food and desserts filled a piece of land owned by Hype Athletics, 23302 W. Warren Ave., as over 20 vendors prepared their items for the crowds of customers at the second annual Ramadan Suhoor Festival. Hype Athletics Founder and CEO Ali Sayed donated the land so the festival could take place. “Ali has done so much for the community and never ceases to amaze me with his generosity,” festival organizer and pharmacist Hassan Chami said. Chami was inspired … [Read more...] about Ramadan Suhoor Festival offers a variety of food, community gathering place